Dear Daniel Li,
I am just writing to thank you for arranging such an excellent tour guide and driver for my tours while in Hangzhou.
Mary Zhang and her driver made our stay in Hangzhou one of the most memorable and informative experiences we have ever had when travelling to China.
Mary has such a nice personality, professional skills and a great knowledge about Hangzhou and China that every minute with her was an absolute pleasure.
We will be telling all my friends about your wonderful tour company and recommending anyone we meet, who is going to visit Hangzhou and China, to book with your company and especially asking for Mary Zhang as a tour guide in Hangzhou.
Than kyou once again
Olivia & Nariida
USA
Hangzhou 4-Day Private Tour Package
Tour Type: A private tour for your family or your friends exclusively
Departure: Choose your own date
Walking Level: Beginner
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards, Wire
We speak: English
Tour Code:HZP-02 Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Hangzhou
Our tour guide meets you either at Hangzhou airport or Train station. You are transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ). After check-in, you are arrnaged to have local Chinese lunch. After lunch, first head to Lingyin Temple. Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chan sect nestled in the Flying Peak north-west of Hangzhou. The temple's name is commonly literally translated as Temple of the Soul's Retreat. It is one of the largest Buddhist temples in China. The Flying Peak features a large number of grottos and religious rock carvings. Then continue to visit the Qinghefang Pedestrian Street. Qinghefang pedestrian street has a total length of 460 meters. It is the best-preserved histotical street in Hangzhou. A great number of time-honored shops with over a hundred year are located here. Return to your midtown hotel in Hangzhou. ( B L )
Day 02: Hangzhou
Pick up from your midtown hotel in Hangzhou and head to a wharf at West Lake. There are many lakes named "West Lake" worldwide, but the "West Lake" here in Hangzhou is usually considered the most beautiful among all. It is surrounded by hills on itsthree sides, with an area of about 6.5 square kilometers. Its north to south distance is about 3.2 kilometers, and east to west, 2.8 kilometers. The circumference is about 15 kilometers. The average depth of West Lake is 2.27 meters. Taking one- hour boating on the lake and visit Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon, the largest of the three manmade isles on West Lake. The other two are Lake-heart Pavilion and Lord Ruan's Mound. Finish your cruise at the Huagang Park Wharf. Move on to Huagang Park ( Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond Park ). The Huagang Park was a private garden of an official in the Southern Song Dynasty about 800 years agao. Now it has been greatly renovated and turned into large park of over 20 hectares (about 49.42 acres) made up of five scenic spots; namely, Red Carp Pond, peony park, flower harbor, lawn, and grove. It is a peninsula projecting into the lake. Viewing red fish at the Red Carp Pond is the highlight of the park tour. Continue to visit Leifeng Pagoda. Ascending to the top of the pagoda and looking down, one has a panoramic view of West Lake and the whole city of Hangzhou. Leifeng Pagoda is the most vibible landmark on West Lake. It is a five story tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake. Originally built in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was reconstructed in 2002. Since when it has become a hot tourist attraction. After local Chinese lunch, you are taken to Longjing Tea Plantation to experience the traditional method of making Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea as well drinking, picking, smelling or buying. Return to your hotel in Hangzhou.( B L )
Day 03: Hangzhou - Suzhou - Hangzhou
Pick up from your midtown hotel in Hangzhou and head to Suzhou. Drive about 1.5 hour and get to Suzhou - known historical and cultural city, as well as a key scenic tourist one. The city is often referred to as "The Venice of the Earth." Its famous private gardens are listed as World Culture Heritage. First visit Net Master Garden,the best and most celebrated as a model Ming Dynasty Garden in all of Suzhou. Then move on to the Ancient City Gate and Grand Canal. The Panmen City Gate is the oldest city gate in existence in Suzhou city. It used to be one of the eight city gates during the Spring & Autumn Annals (770-476 BC) when Suzhou was the capital of the Wu Kindom. The Gand Canal is one of the greatest ancient projects in China and is the longest man-made canal in world. Then have a short tour of a silk spinning factory to see how Chinese silk has been produced since the 14th century.
After lunch, Then move on to Hanshan Temple - the temple used to be one of the 10 most famous temples in China. Continue to visit Tiger Hill - one of Suzhou's famous site ans symbol of Suzhou City. After the tour in Suzhou and Zhouzhuang, transferred back to your midtown hotel in Hangzhou.
Day 04: Exit from Hangzhou
After breakfast at your hotel, head to Six Harmonies Pagoda. The Six Harmonies Pagoda is located south of West Lake on a high land called Yuelun Hill overlooking the Qiantang River. Originally the pagoda was in 970 A. D. with the aim to press down the tidal bore of the Qiantang River tidal bore. The eight-sided and seven-storeyed pagoda has thirteen upturned eaves. A spiraling staircase takes you to the top of the Pagoda. on the top, you can have a panoramic view of the Qaintang River and the bridge on it. Then drive across the Qiantang River Bridge. It is China's first self-designed and self-built bridge. It was constructed from April 1934 to Sept 1937. Qiantang River Bridge is composed of two layers - the upper layer of the bridge is highway and the layer below is railway. The famous Qiantang River Bridge is designed by the noted Chinese bridge engineer - Mao Yisheng. He challenged the words spoken by foreign experts at that time that it was impossible to build a big bridge over such the sand-flying river. He has made a great contribution to the Chinese bridge building industry. After lunch, you are transferred either to Hangzhou Airport or train station for your next destination. ( B L ) B--Breakfast L--Lunch D--Dinner
Remark:
1.For additional hotel night cost to the packages, please contact our trip advisors for the rates. Thanks!
2.Two persons share one room. If you prefer to use one room by yourself, please contact our trip advisors for a new quotation.
Inclusions:
1.Private air conditioned vehicle
2.Chinese meals as listed
3.Entrance fees as listed
4.Englsih Speaking tour guide
5.3-night two sharing stay at our designated hotel with breakfast
6.The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group
Exclusion:
Gratuities to drivers and guides. Available:
Daily Travel Tips:
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